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October 11 - October 25, 2017
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Erin Mitchell

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POINTS TOTAL

  • 0 TODAY
  • 0 THIS WEEK
  • 395 TOTAL

participant impact

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    4.0
    meatless or vegan meals
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Erin's actions

Simplicity

De-Clutter My Home

I will de-clutter, clean, and donate or recycle unneeded items in my home.

COMPLETED 2
DAILY ACTIONS

Food

Cook New Recipes

I will cook a new recipe every day that features organic and/or local ingredients.

COMPLETED 2
DAILY ACTIONS

Nature

Explore My Area

I will explore at least one new hiking trail or nature walk in my area.

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Food

Eat Meatless Meals

I will enjoy 2 meatless meal(s) per day.

COMPLETED 2
DAILY ACTIONS

Simplicity

Eat Mindfully

I will eat all of my meals without distractions, e.g., phone, computer, TV, or newspaper.

COMPLETED 7
DAILY ACTIONS

Community

Connect with a Nonprofit

I will connect with a local nonprofit, environmental or otherwise, and find out how I can get involved or become a member.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Nature

Enjoy the Sunrise/Sunset

I will enjoy the sunrise and/or sunset each day.

COMPLETED 1
DAILY ACTION

Water

Install a Low-Flow Showerhead

I will save up to 15 gallons (56 L) of water a day by installing a low-flow showerhead.

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Health

Go get a check up

I will make an appointment for my annual physical.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Food

Buy From a Farmers Market

I will purchase produce and meat from a local farmers market or food co-op.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Food

Watch a Documentary

I will watch a documentary film about food with family and friends and talk about what we learned.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Simplicity

Go for a Daily Walk

I will take a walk each day.

COMPLETED 13
DAILY ACTIONS

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    Erin Mitchell 10/25/2017 1:01 PM
    Lunchtime walks have been a nice break in the day and I've really enjoyed seeing the leaves change.

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    Erin Mitchell 10/25/2017 7:32 AM
    The EcoChallenge has been fun! Hopefully many of these new habits and the awareness of some of my actions will stick with me.  Looking forward to participating again next time.

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    Erin Mitchell 10/23/2017 11:00 AM
    I am thinking a Monday movie night is in order.  Time to check off that food documentary challenge!

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    Erin Mitchell 10/19/2017 7:44 AM
    For the seafood lovers out there, maybe you're in need of some new recipes? Copied from Monterey Bay Aquarium Seafood Watch:

    Happy #NationalSeafoodMonth! Do you have some sweet seafood photos? Join us in our #SeafoodMonthChallenge by posting a photo each week in October in sync with our themes: 
    Week 1: Fish Taco
    Week 2: Bivalves (scallops, mussels, oyster, clams) 
    Week 3: Seafood Pasta
    Week 4: Finfish

    Use the hashtag #SeafoodMonthChallenge and tag us for entry.

    Winning Tip: be sure to share where your seafood is sourced from and the appropriate Seafood Watch rating.

    Check out our weekly prizes and learn more: mbayaq.co/2x9bl8P


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      Ellen Krusi 10/19/2017 10:56 AM
      Been totally craving seafood - will have to check this out!

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    Erin Mitchell 10/16/2017 2:28 PM
    Go team Waterleaf! Almost to 2000 points.